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The United States Pony Clubs Announces President, First Vice President, and New Members of the USPC Board of Governors, and the National Youth Board Roster for 2026 and Beyond
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2026 USPC Convention, held January 28–February 1, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., outside of Chicago. Leading the Board is a new President, Deborah (Deb) Kirsch, and a New First Vice President, Heather Rosenker. The new slate also includes two new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. In addition, seven USPC members between the ages of 18 and 23 joined the USPC National Youth Board (NYB), a special board with members serving as liaisons…
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Meet the 2025 USPC Founders Award Winners
The USPC Founders Award is one of the highest honors in Pony Club—reserved for individuals whose dedication has shaped the organization at the local, regional, and national levels for 20 years or more. This isn’t simply long service; it’s decades of mentorship, leadership, and quiet behind-the-scenes impact that helps Pony Club thrive for generations to come. During the 2026 USPC Convention in Lincolnshire, Ill., three extraordinary volunteers were recognized with the 2024 Founders Award at the Saturday Night Banquet held at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Their stories reflect the heart of Pony Club—and are well worth the read.
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Introducing the 2026 Academy of Achievement Inductees and the National Youth Congress Delegates
The USPC Academy of Achievement (AA) shines a spotlight on Pony Club alumni who are doing incredible things in the world beyond the barn. As part of the honor, they headed to the 2026 USPC Convention to take part in the USPC National Youth Congress, sponsored by the Western & English Sales Association (WESA) and Dreamers & Schemers. The National Youth Congress (NYC) is an intensive leadership experience designed for members ages 18 to 23. Meet both groups of special Pony Club members honored for their achievements.
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Meet Rob Burk, the 2026 USPC Convention Keynote Speaker
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is proud to host Rob Burk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Eventing Association (USEA), as the keynote speaker at the 2026 USPC Convention, sponsored by Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen, 1961 A Alum, Wayne-Du Page Hunt Pony Club; and Via Nova Training. Learn all about Rob and his experience with USPC.
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TDF Awards 2025 Trip Harting Fund Grant for Pony Club Members to Elizabeth Youatt
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Elizabeth Youatt of Washington state.
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Pony Club Alumni Reach Top of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Standings; Pony Club Present Throughout the Weekend
An education from the Pony Club program can take you places…like the top levels of equestrian sport, which includes the leaderboards for the 4* and 5* events during the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). It was a thrilling weekend as Pony Club fans and members tracked their favorite riders and role models. In addition, members stayed busy in a variety of other events provided by the United States Pony Clubs.
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The United States Pony Clubs Announces New Board of Governors Members
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2025 USPC Convention, held January 22-26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. The new slate included five new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. Read more about them here.
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Lendon Gray Receives US Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award
Lendon Gray, an A Eventing alum of the Penobscot Pony Club in the Northeast Region, along with a USPC National Instruction Legend Award winner and a 2000 USPC Academy of Achievement inductee, captured the United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Meet the 2025 Academy of Achievement Inductees and the 2025 National Youth Congress Delegates
Meet the 2025 USPC Academy of Achievement inductees, who are chosen and recognized Pony Club alumni for being outstanding in their chosen fields of expertise and who served as mentors during the 2025 USPC National Youth Congress.
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Meet the 2024 USPC Founders Award Winners
Learn more about the outstanding individuals who were named 2024 USPC Founders Award winners. This award Award is given each year to one or more people who have made a significant contribution to Pony Club at the local, regional, and national levels over a period of 20 years or more.
